Build For Bharat 2.0

Build for Bharat 2.0 The Flagship 36-Hour Hackathon at Chandigarh University Build for Bharat 2.0 is a flagship national-level hackathon organized at Chandigarh University, bringing together students, developers, innovators, designers, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts from across the country to identify real-world challenges and build meaningful, technology-driven solutions. The hackathon is designed to move beyond ideas and encourage participants to transform problems into innovative, practical, scalable, and impactful solutions using technology. Hackathon Format Build for Bharat 2.0 will be conducted in two rounds. Round 1 — Online Registration & Idea Submission Participants will register their teams through Unstop and submit their proposed solution in the prescribed PPT format. Teams are expected to clearly present: Problem being addressed Target users and stakeholders Proposed solution Innovation and uniqueness Data sources and methodology Technical approach Expected outcomes Potential real-world impact Participants are free to identify relevant datasets and resources based on their selected problem statement. Registration & PPT Submission Deadline: 25 September 2026 The submitted proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of the problem, innovation, feasibility, approach, potential impact, and overall solution vision. Round 2 — 36-Hour On-Campus Hackathon Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will be invited to Chandigarh University for the final 36-hour offline hackathon. Dates: 7–8 October 2026Duration: 36 HoursMode: Offline / On-CampusVenue: Chandigarh University During the final round, teams will transform their proposed ideas into functional prototypes through intensive development, testing, validation, and iteration. The final round will challenge participants to demonstrate not only their technical capabilities but also their ability to understand the problem, work as a team, manage resources, and deliver a practical solution within a limited timeframe. Participation Fee Registration Fee: ₹400 per team The participation fee for the hackathon is ₹400 per team. Shortlisted teams will proceed to the final on-campus round at Chandigarh University. Further instructions regarding the participation process and payment will be communicated through the official event channels. Problem Statements The Problem Statements for Build for Bharat 2.0 are available on the Unstop event page. Participants can scroll down on the event page to access and download the Problem Statement document and select the challenge they wish to work on. Teams are encouraged to study the selected problem carefully, understand the underlying real-world context, identify the relevant stakeholders, and propose a solution with clear practical impact. What We Look For Build for Bharat 2.0 seeks solutions that demonstrate: Strong understanding of the problem Innovation and originality Effective use of technology and data Technical feasibility Practical applicability Scalability Clear stakeholder value Measurable real-world impact A functional and demonstrable prototype The choice of technology and methodology is open to the participants and should be appropriate to the problem being addressed. Who Can Participate? The hackathon is open to students, developers, designers, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts who are passionate about solving real-world problems through technology. Participants are encouraged to form multidisciplinary teams with expertise across areas such as: Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Data Science | Software Development | Web & App Development | Cybersecurity | Cloud Computing | UI/UX | Data Analytics | Product Development | Entrepreneurship Important Dates Event Date Registration & PPT Submission 25 September 2026 Shortlisted Teams Announcement 25 September 2026 Final On-Campus Hackathon 7–8 October 2026 Final Round Duration 36 Hours Final Round Mode Offline Venue Chandigarh University Participation Fee ₹400 per team From Idea to Impact A great idea is only the beginning. The real challenge is to understand the problem, build the right solution, validate it, and demonstrate its potential to create meaningful impact. Build for Bharat 2.0 provides the platform to do exactly that. Bring your team.Bring your ideas.Bring your skills.Build something that matters. Build for Bharat 2.0 36 Hours. Real Problems. Real Solutions.